Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Miniature Liyakat Medal (Medal for Merit), c.1915 Auction The helmet has dual ventilation

The helmet has dual ventilation grommets on each side

original ribbon with "PARTICIPANTE" pinback hanger

2) A Bavarian Military Merit Medal III Class

Bolster had been working at Army Headquarters in England but when he found out that his unit was to move

push button not functional

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Miniature Liyakat Medal (Medal for Merit), c.1915 Auction The helmet has dual ventilation(Liyakat Madalyasi). In bronze, measuring 16 mm (w) x 32 mm (h) inclusive of its first war "1332" (1914) and crossed swords suspension bar, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Liyakat Medal (AKA Medal for Merit) was instituted in 1890 and awarded for meritorious military or civilian service, in two grades: Gold and Silver.